Josh Earnest, the White House spokesperson, stated on Friday, April 29, that the US has engaged in discussions with Russia to revive the ceasefire and halt the conflict. According to Reuters, the spokesperson emphasized: "Our hope is that by reviving this agreement, we can create conditions for all conflicts in the country to cease." The report indicates that efforts to immediately stop the fighting in Syria are ongoing. Meanwhile, an American official told Reuters that Washington is trying to halt the conflicts in Syria, particularly in Aleppo. He stressed: "We are working on all areas, and this is not just about the issue of Latakia and Eastern Ghouta, but also about Aleppo and other regions." Russian and American officials say that Sergey Lavrov and John Kerry spoke on Friday regarding the ceasefire in Syria. This comes as the Syrian government has unilaterally declared a ceasefire in parts of the country, which does not include the city of Aleppo, where fighting is intense both around and within it. Control of various points in Aleppo has been divided for months between government forces and rebels opposing the Syrian government. According to Reuters, hundreds of thousands of people currently live in the city of Aleppo. Opposition groups accuse government forces of deliberately targeting residential areas to force civilians to leave Aleppo. The intensification of fighting in Aleppo has made the ceasefire situation in Syria more fragile, especially as government forces targeted a hospital and then a clinic in the city last week. The US had previously urged Russia to compel the Syrian government to adhere to the ceasefire. Russia and Iran are the only governments supporting Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian civil war, while many regional countries and global powers are calling for Assad's resignation. Over five years of civil war and crisis in Syria have resulted in approximately half a million deaths, hundreds of thousands injured, and millions displaced.
White House: US and Russia's Efforts to Revive Ceasefire Agreement in Syria
The US and Russia are engaging in discussions to revive a ceasefire agreement in Syria, particularly focusing on halting conflicts in Aleppo. This effort comes amid ongoing violence and accusations against the Syrian government for targeting civilians. The situation remains critical as the humanitarian crisis deepens.
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📰 What Happened
The US and Russia are discussing ways to revive a ceasefire in Syria, particularly focusing on the ongoing violence in Aleppo. This comes as the Syrian government has declared a ceasefire in some areas but continues to engage in intense fighting in Aleppo.
- The Syrian government has unilaterally declared a ceasefire in parts of the country.
- Aleppo remains a critical battleground with accusations against the government for targeting civilians.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Syrian civil war has been ongoing for over five years, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement. The conflict involves multiple factions, including the Syrian government, various rebel groups, and foreign powers.
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